New Construction: The Brompton 205 East 85th

Sales are underway at The Brompton a new 22 story luxury condominium building going up on east 85th Street.

Designed by Robert A.M. Stern architects, LLP. The Brompton's architecture is Gothic-inspired with red brick and limestone facade.

The Brompton is registered with the US Green building council and is anticipating LEED silver certification, the benchmark for high performance green building which encompass energy efficient, sustainable building materials.

The 190 apartments range from a 550 square foot studio for $940,000 to a 5 bedroom 4513 square foot triplex townhouse for $7,950,000.

Amenities include an Equinox fitness center, residents lounge with garden and a children's playroom. The apartments come with washer/dryers. The Related companies is the developer. Occupancy is expected Fall 2008.

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New Construction: The Laurel - Upper East Side

The Laurel - 400 East 67th Street

Sales are underway at The Laurel a 31-story building designed by Costas Kondylis and Partners. The LEED-certified building has 129 apartments, studio to six bedroom homes ranging from 460 to 4,000 square feet. Prices range from $890,000 to $13,000,000.

The Laurel offers 11,000 SF of amenities, including The Trophy Club, a bi-level fitness and triathlon training center. The club contains two custom designed resistance pools, an Infiniti 50 lap pool, state-of-the-art equipment, sauna, steam room and on-site parking.

The Laurel Club, the buildings exclusive entertainment and recreation area, contains a double-height atrium lounge with plasma TV, sound system, film and book library, screening room, dining/conference room, catering kitchen, toddler craft club house, game room with custom designed pool table and foosball, arcade and computer room.

Anticipated occupancy Fall 2008. To receive current listings at The Laurel or any new development in Manhattan click here

New Construction: Upper East Side: The Georgica

A new condominium The Georgica is being constructed on the Upper East Side. The building will have 58 residences, with 2,3 and 4 Bedrooms. Designed by Cetra Ruddy for the modern cosmopolitan family.

The apartments feature 9'-14' ceilings, herring-bone oak floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and many have terraces and fireplaces. Amenities include common roof deck, fitness room and childrens playroom. Full time concierge. Pets allowed.

The Georgica is named after the elite community in East Hampton. The projects slogan “In light of who you are,” a reference to the shimmering light on Georgica Pond.

The building will be glass construction. Located at 305 East 85 St, between First and Second Avenues. The project is slated for completion during 2009. Douglas Elliman is exclusive marketing agent.

Current available units range from a 1237 square foot 2 Bedroom 2 bath for $1,750,000 to a 2713 square foot 4 bedroom 4.5 bath home for $4,510,000.

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The Lucida: Upper East Side's First Green Building

The Lucida at 151 East 85th Street is almost sold out.

The Lucida will be the Upper East Side's first LEED-certified green building.

It will have 18 floors with 110 apartments. Large two- to five-bedroom condominium residences.

Amenities include filtered fresh air. LA PALESTRA's Fitness, Wellness and Spa Center featuring sky-lit indoor pools and fireplace.

The resident lounge is equipped with a catering kitchen for private events, while kids enjoy the adjacent indoor playground designed by Kidville, NY.

Apartment features include: floor-to-ceiling windows, 10-foot high ceilings, chocolate-stained oak floors, finely integrated state-of-the-art appliances, glass-stall showers with nickel silver rain shower and hand spray and cast iron soaking tubs.

Current available apartments range from $2.6 million for a 2 bedroom to $6.5 million for a 3 bedroom penthouse.